About Me...

I am a wife and mother of three kiddos, ages 23, 19, and 12. My husband is the love of my life, and we have been married for 26 years. We love the Lord and purpose to put Him at the center of our home and lives. We are a very active family who loves camping, vacationing, playing with our horses, and our Mustangs. We are very active in our church and enjoy serving with our church family. Health and fitness have been a part of our lives for many years. All three of our kiddos were born via c-section, so needless to say, my stomach has not been the same since my muscles were cut through...UNTIL I began doing my Beachbody workouts. I have been using their products for years, and my results have been amazing. I cannot say enough about the results that can be achieved if you are consistent with the workouts every day.

"What is easy to do is also easy not to do." To do or not to do is the question? Every day I make the choice to press play and complete my workout. I feel full of energy and a sense of accomplishment when my workout is done for the day. I am excited to be on this journey of fitness and hope to bring you along with me. I look forward to seeing all of your fitness, wellness, and life dreams come true. Join me in the journey!

I would love to coach you to your weight loss and fitness goals and help you transform your life! You just have to say, "YES!"

My Transformation:

I have always had an interest in my fitness, and have been going to the gym for many years either to walk or to take a class. The gym that we were members at was about 35 minutes from home so we would only go 1-2 times per week. I knew I should be working out more consistently than that so I began using Beachbody products to have daily workouts. There were so many to choose from and something was always coming out that I enjoyed...10 Minute Trainer, Hip Hop Abs, Brazil Butt Lift, Body Beast, T25, to 21 Day Fix. Each program proved to be challenging for me and allowed me to see results. The key to getting results was ME! I knew that I had to be consistent every day. I was tired of having a muffin top from my three c-sections. My daughter used to ask me why my stomach looked "that way"... the roll at the top of my scar. "Silly girl, it is because of you!" Well, enough was enough, I decided that I was going to work hard to get rid of my tummy. My results are below so you can see that our programs work if you work them...

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You can achieve your goals as well. If you are needing to lose weight or just want to tighten and tone, our programs will work for you. We have challenge groups in place to assist you with your fitness & wellness goals. If you are not sure what challenge groups are or how they work, that is ok. ...... Just go to https://www.facebook.com/kristicarringtonfitforlife or email me for more information at fitforlifebeachbody@yahoo.com. I am here to help you!

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

10 Surprising Ways Your Friends Cause You to Gain Weight

OK, they’re not trying to help you gain weight — but they might be anyway. No worries, though, you don’t have to give up your friends if you’re trying to lose weight. Just being aware of these 10 sly situations where your amigos may coax you into eating bigger portions or more junk (or spending more time sitting on your butt) can help you battle back.They ask you if you’ve gained a fewYour pals are supposed to be supportive through the ups and downs of your weight. But the more critical they are of your body, the more weight you gain, suggests a recent study in the journal Personal Relationships. Tell any Negative Nancy’s in your family you just don’t want to hear it.They don’t want to lose it with youWhen the dieting road gets tough, having support from family and friends—and seeing them succeed—can help keep you motivated, suggests preliminary research from Harvard University. During the 10-month study, people who participated in weight-loss programs with others in their social networks shed six-and-a-half more pounds (and trimmed an additional quarter inch from their waists) than those who went at it alone. Grab a bud and tackle your goals together!They order the nachosEver wonder why you and your friends seem to all be on the same page when it comes to what you want to order at the restaurant? Turns out, we tend to order similar food as our tablemates, suggests University of Illinois research. So when someone orders the burger and fries, it gives you the license to then order the wings. The trick? Be the first to order at the table (and go for the turkey chili instead).They can’t resist a treatWhat’s guaranteed to plummet your willpower? When your friends’ willpower falls. In a 2012 study in Appetite, researchers gave groups of women plates of cookies, and secretly asked their friends not to eat the cookies. When their friends didn’t touch the sweets, the women were less likely to indulge themselves. You know that friend who says she’s not a “sweets” person (and you totally are)? She’s someone who can help you avoid temptation, such as candy at the movie theater or dessert at the restaurant.They’re overweightPals with unhealthy habits rub off on you. Students who had heavier friends were more likely to gain weight, found a study in PLOS ONE. That doesn’t mean you should ditch your group, but use it as a reason to make friends with someone you see at Spin class.They’re doing cool stuff on FacebookIt’s a fact we only show our best selves on social media (the kind that takes exotic vacations, eats at hot new restaurants, and have spouses who like to clean). If you see your friends always looking happy, healthy, fit, and doing fabulous things, it might prompt you to question your life. So it’s no surprise that a 2013 study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that following your friends on Facebook can be correlated with a higher BMI, possibly because logging on can trigger emotional responses that could lower your self-control. See what your friends are up to — but keep the snacks at a safe distance.They eat fastIt’s natural to do as your friends do, and the same goes for the speed at which they eat. If your friend shovels food in his mouth quickly, you’re more likely to do the same, suggests another study in PLOS One. Since the faster you eat, the more calories you consume, it pays to slow down.They pressure you into the slice of cheesecakeYour coworker made the office cookies or your aunt made his famous chocolate cake—and they really want you to try some. If you’re a people-pleaser, you’re more likely to say yes, despite your dieting goals, suggests a study in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. You can say a polite no thanks and survive, we promise.They like couch timeIf one friend wants to sit on the couch and binge watch Girls and another wants to play tennis, who do you think you should join to support your weight loss goals? A study in the Journal of Public Economics suggests that poor physical fitness is contagious among friends. Be the good influence and set up a walking date after work instead of a trip to the dessert bar.They’re womenIn a group meal setting, simply having women at the table can cause overeating, according to a study in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology. The researchers found that women tend to “purchase more calories” when dining in all-female groups, while men tend to do the same in mixed gender groups. So girls, don’t forget to invite the guys. And guys, don’t try to impress the ladies by treating dinner like an eating contest.